Akron · OH

Waterfalls near Akron, OH

17 waterfalls within 75 miles · 17 with detail pages · 8 within 25 miles

This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Akron, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.

Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.

Closest waterfalls to Akron

Top 5

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

17 total

Within 25 miles of Akron

8 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Hidden Crystal Falls3 mi~5 min
Mud Brook Falls5 mi~10 min
Tip Top Falls7 mi~10 min
Blue Hen Falls13 mi~20 min
Buttermilk Falls13 mi~20 min
Brandywine Falls14 mi~25 min
Crown Hill Falls16 mi~30 min
Canyon Falls16 mi~30 min

25–50 miles

6 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Newton Falls29 mi~50 min
Minnehaha Falls30 mi~50 min
Cascade Falls30 mi~50 min
Lower Cascade Falls43 mi~1.2 hr
Upper Cascade Falls43 mi~1.2 hr
Lanterman's Falls23 ft44 mi~1.3 hr

50–75 miles

3 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Little Lyons Falls53 mi~1.5 hr
Big Lyons Falls53 mi~1.5 hr
Hemlock Falls55 mi~1.6 hr

Beyond 75 miles

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